Plot Summary

Babbitt

Sinclair Lewis
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Babbitt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1922

Book Brief

Sinclair Lewis

Babbitt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1922
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Zenith • 1920s

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical novel that critiques American middle-class conformity through the story of George F. Babbitt, a successful but discontented realtor. Over the course of the story, Babbitt navigates social pressures, reassesses his values, and grapples with personal crises, ultimately questioning the validity of his materialistic lifestyle. The narrative includes depictions of domestic violence.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

24,594 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sinclair Lewis's Babbitt vividly critiques American materialism and societal conformity through its central character, George Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker. Praised for its sharp satire and social commentary, some readers find the book’s pace slow and Babbitt's persona initially unlikable. Overall, it remains a compelling exploration of 1920s America.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Babbitt?

A reader who enjoys Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis is likely drawn to satirical examinations of middle-class life and American materialism. Fans of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or Main Street by Lewis himself may find Babbitt equally compelling for its critique of societal norms and the pursuit of conformity.

3.9

24,594 ratings

61%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Zenith • 1920s

Publication Year

1922

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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